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Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2018 Ford Edge vs 2018 Honda CR-V

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2018 Ford Edge2018 Honda CR-V
NHTSA complaints7872,103
Recall campaigns75
Service bulletins (TSBs)142265
Investigations03
Crash reports1646
Fire reports32
NCAP overall rating5/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)19–2427–30
Median reported incident mileage70,000 mi14,250 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord EdgeHonda CR-V
Engine424516
Forward Collision Avoidance4389
Fuel/propulsion System19363
Steering12316
Electrical System35274
Fuel System, Gasoline4229
Service Brakes18184
Engine and Engine Cooling17014

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light31056
Overheating1770
Misfire / rough idle16945
Vibration / shaking4726
Stalling43169
Loss of power2364
Hesitation / surging1847
Won’t start1418

Compare all Ford Edge vs Honda CR-V years →

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.